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tinkers

tinkers Report 27 Apr 2008 16:16

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If someone died in the last 10/15 years leaving a will can i apply for a copy anywhere please, if so how/where do i apply for the will?

many thanx

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 27 Apr 2008 16:21

There is an address in York to apply to. If you go to Genes Homepage there is a section with information about wills if you scroll down a bit - on the right hand side of the screen.

Kath. x

tinkers

tinkers Report 27 Apr 2008 16:24

thanx for that kath ill go and have a look

Jennifer

Jennifer Report 27 Apr 2008 16:45

You will find this informative.

http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/civil/probate/index.htm

It is worth remembering that if the esatate was very small, the will may not have gone to probate.

Jennifer